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Sihpon Boxes?

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Matt, Mar 1, 2011.

  1. Matt

    Matt Inactive User

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    Well I haven't posted in awhile, since a lot of things have been super crazy.  I'm leaving in about 6 days to go to London, and while looking for new places to live when I come back, and engagement rings, things have finally slowed down for a couple days before I leave.  My question is since im moving in about 3 weeks im interested in sumping my bio cube.  But I would like opinions on either drilling it or using a Eshopps Nano Siphon.  My idea is to either drill it or siphon it out of the 3rd Bio cube chamber and plus the original return outlet up, then drill a hole in the false wall in the 2nd chamber, and put a bulkhead. Then I would plumb the outlet into the bulkhead, so that I can keep using the chambers for water volume and so filtration.  The sump will most likely be a custom sump or a 7.5 gallon cube. 
    Any Advice welcome.  If I need better descriptions let me know. 
     
  2. AJ

    AJ Inactive User

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    I've heard a lot of people talk about their siphon boxes failing. If I were you, I would drill.

    --AJ
     
  3. Dave Experienced Reefkeeper

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    +1  I will never have an undrilled tank again!
     
  4. Foo

    Foo Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    I've owned a Lifereef overflow box for almost 10 years and NEVER had a problem. That said, I would prefer to have a drilled tank though.
     

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